Department of Mathematical Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2011/12 |
TSXX-AFM01: MSc Mathematical Biology |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:- This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP): PG Diploma
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: 50%
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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| Students who have previously taken MA40197 as undergraduates will be required to replace it with an additional optional unit from those available in this period. |
| MA40197 | Advanced mathematical biology | 6 Credits |
| BB50165 | Biology/biochemistry for mathematical biologists | 6 Credits |
| MA50174 | Advanced numerical computation | 6 Credits |
| MA50190 | Methods for differential equations | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| Students who have previously taken MA40197 as undergraduates should choose a total of 2 units from the two lists available in S1 of this programme. All other students must select a total of 1 optional unit. |
| MA50183 | Specialist reading course | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| AA00001 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| BB30072 | Biology as a world view | 6 Credits |
| BB30123 | Biological ethics | 6 Credits |
| BB40128 | The evolution of genetic systems | 6 Credits |
| Students who have previously taken MA40198 as undergraduates will be required to replace it with an additional optional unit from those available in this period. |
| MA40198 | Statistics for dynamic modelling | 6 Credits |
| MA50176 | Case studies in mathematical modelling and industrial mathematics | 6 Credits |
| MA50199 | Topic review in mathematical biology | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| Students who have previously taken MA40198 as undergraduates should choose a total of 3 units from the two lists available in S1 of this programme. All other students must select a total of 2 optional units. |
| BB40117 | Microbial evolution - from the laboratory to nature | 6 Credits |
| BB40140 | Plant biotechnology & the environment | 6 Credits |
| MA50215 | Specialist reading course | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| AA00011 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
